US Bridges

SR1606 over Falls Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC22 · Structure no. 000000001250168

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1606 over Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1606 over Falls Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1606
CrossesFalls Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC22
RouteState Highway 1606
Coordinates35.48336, -79.51594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2015)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1606 over Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1606 over Falls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1606 over Falls Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1606 over Falls Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1606 over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.